Ophthalmic mounting.



A. W. WELLS.

OPHTHALMIC MOUNTING. APPLICATION FILED JUNE 3.1914;

Patented Aug. 31, 1915.

WITNESSES. I l/VI/E/VTOI? A TTOR/VEKS ltl- ALBERT w. WELLS, or SOU'IHBRIDG-E, MASSACHUSETTS.

OPHTHALMIC MoUnTINe.

Specification of Letters Patent. Patented Aug. 31, 19 15..

Application filed. June 3, 1914. Serial N 0. 842,569.

reference to an improved type of lens and mounting therefor.

The leading object of my invention is the provision of an improved manner of mounting a lens which will permit of ready adaptation of an ordinary form of lens to a wide variety of mountings.

A further object of my invention is the provision of an improved combination lens in which breakage of the lens will be reduced to a minimum, in which the lens will be protected to a great degree, and in which the expense of the sameto the wearer will be greatly reduced.

Another object of my invention is the provision of a lens particularly adapted for use in goggles, which may be made of bifocal form at but slight expense.

Other objects and advantages of my improvement should be readily apparent by reference to the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, and it will be understood that I may make any modifications in the specific details of construction shown and described Within the scope of the appended claims Without departing from or exceeding the spirit of my invention.

Figure I represents a front elevation of one form of mounting constructed in accordance with and embodying my invention. Fig. H represents a vertical sectional view on the line IIl[I of Fig. I. Fig. HI represents a fragmentary front elevation illustrating a modified form of my construction. Fig. IV represents a view of a lens embodying a still further modification thereof. Fig. V represents a sectional view on the line VV-of Fig. IV. Fig. VI represents a front view of a modified form of my construction,and Fig. VII represents a View of a different style of bifocallens.

in the drawings, in which similar charactors of reference are employed to denote corresponding parts throughout the several views, the numeral 1 designates the cross piece connecting the eye Wires 2 of a goggle,

said eye wires being further connected by a bridge member 3 and having at their outer ends the end pieces 4 for the temples 5.

The above is one of the ordinary constructions of goggles hitherto known. lit is to be noted in connection with this style that it has hitherto been necessary in fitting the samewith lenses to prepare an extra large lens blank, specially shape, grind and form the same for use in conjunction with this mounting, and then to specially edge the same to correctly fit the eye wire, all of these operations involving considerable expense so as to in fact place this type of goggle in the class of luxuries rather than necessities. On the other hand, this form of goggle is extremely desirable for all those requiring either protection glasses or goggles on account of the fact that the large lens can be shaped to fit around the face giving a maximum range of vision and protection with a minimum of weight and at the same time presenting a neat and attractive appearance as will be best understood by reference to Fig. I.

My improved lens, as illustrated in Figs.

l[ and Ill, comprises an outer portion 6 formed from suitable material or composition such as celluloid or the like, preferably being made from selected stock which is clear and'transparent to permit of ready vision therethrough, being either. white or colored as may be desired. lhis portion 6 being of relatively soft material may be readily cut and shaped or may simply he died out to the correct form without the necessity of any special work, and conse-' quently may be fitted within special shapes of eye wire with comparatively small labor and at relatively small cost as compared with that of fitting a glass lens thereto. ll

,.liave shown the same as beveled at 7 to readily fit the eye wire, and as being formed with-a central beveled aperture 8 to receive .a lens. The lens 9 shown in the figures is *oftheside of a regular ophthalmic lens blank and consequently may be readily v ground to prescription if desired by-an opti-' cian from his regular stock without theinecessity ,of securing a special blank, and

may' be then suitably secured within the member 6. I have illustrated thelens 9 as simply snapped into position within the beveled aperture -8, this being possible by tion and one liable to entail breakage of the those familiar with the use of the material 6, although if preferred cement, or similar inconspicuous fastening medium may be employed. I prefer, however, to simplysnap the lens into place as illustrated in Fig. II, as;

' same. This consequently facilitates the securing of the lens to a rimless mounting.

In igs. IV and V, I have illustrated another? modification of my invention in .whichI employ a small lens segment 9,- which in place of fitting within its aperture 8 fits into a recess 11 in the member 6, the

member 6 thus extending to hide the lens and reenforcing the same to prevent any possibility of breaking and flying of the same against'the face of the wearer, reducing to a minimum the liability of breakage of the lens when the mounting is dropped. and in the form shown placing the lens in correct position for reading as for reference .to a road map or guide,while allowing of clear vision without a prescription lens beforei'. the eye when looking forward over the roa In Fig. W, I have illustrated a form of -my invention in which the two members 6 v and the bridge or connecting portion are all stamped from a single piece of material having merely the apertures to receive ,the

should be readily apparent, and it willbe lenses 9.

Fig. VII- illustrates a still further modification of my invention in which inplace of a central aperture to receive the lens 9 Ihave formed a recess in'the lower edge of the lensinto which the glass segment may be inserted, the surrounding frame se'rvmg' to secure the parts together. 7 From the foregoing description taken in connection with e accompanying drawings the construction of my improved device having a filler or intermediate portion between the frame of the mounting and the lens proper which member may be readily fitted either by stamping or cutting to any style of frame in place of necessitating the special size of blanks and special edging of lenses necessary previous to my invention. It will further be seen that on account of the material employed which is softer. and less readily broken than glass that my mounting will withstand many shocks which would break an ordinary glass lens, the portion 6 thus serving as a cushion between the frame and the lens or around the lens and reducing to a breakage .of the lens on account of jar thereagainst or dropping thereof. In addition my device enables one to use an or- Z dinary size of lens permitting of ready replacement of the lens by any dealer when the same is broken in place of making-it necessary to order a special lens made up 'as'has'hitherto been necessary, and it will consequently from the foregoing be observed thatI have provided an extremely desirable and efficient construction which will commend itself to all on account of its practicability and desirability.

Iclaim:,- I 1. An ophthalmic lens comprising a central'glaz'ed portion and a surrounding transparent relatively infra'ngible portion.

2. ophthalmic lens comprising an exterior transparent composition member, means attached to said member for securing the mounting to the face, said member hav-- mg a grooved recess formed centrally therein and a lens mounted in the recess and secured in position by engagement between the outer edge of the lens and the inner edge of the recess, substantially as described.

3. A device of the character described, including a frame, a transparent composition member mounted within and fitting the frame, said member havinga recess formed therein, the exterior ed of the member being tapered or beveled to fit the frame and the edge of the recess'being inwardly beveled, and a-lens fitted within the recess and an outwardly beveled edge tightly enga g the inner face of the recess for securmg the lens-in position, the thickness of the lens and the member surrounding the. same being substantially equivalent, whereby a vrelatively inconspicuous joint is secured.

4. An ophthalmic mounting comprising a frame portion, a. lens of considerablygless size than the frame portion, and a trans parent filler interposed between the. lens mtnev end the frame memher and makinge flush joint with both. the lens and the said frame member. I t

5. A device of the character described, comprising a transparent composition protection member havingga recess formed in" one face. thereof and e'axtendin' but partially therethrough, and a lens em etlded in therecess,- whereby the composition member 1 serves as a mounting aml a reinforcement 10 for the lens to secure the same in osition; and prevent flyingw of the lens if broken. In testimony whereof I afix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

r I ALBERT W. WELLS.

Witnesses:

J Rocxwohn S. EnU Ros,

' WALTER Gr. Boomer. 

